Collection: Nonfiction

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us! They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more. And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes! They just can't wait to tell you about all the good they...

Throughout history, being different has often been dangerous, and people can't always be open about how they want to dress, what gender they are,and who they love... Within these pages you'll learn about how LGBTQIA2S+ people have used signs and symbols historically to communicate with each other...

Enter the mystical world of Chinese mythology and meet shapeshifting beings, powerful gods, and fanytastical dragons. This collection of more than 25 Chinese tales will take you to a land of enchantment never to be forgotten.

Bullying doesn't always seem like it when it's happening, here's how to spot it. Sometimes kids can be mean. Really mean. While sticks and stones might break some bones, words will always hurt more. This book explores how hard bullying can be and how complicated it can be to call it what it is wh...

Taking to the field to visit the Galápagos Islands archipelago to observe its environments first-hand, the author shares her experiences in this living laboratory for scientists who are working on the most urgent problem of our lives.

The Everywhere Atom blends science, humour, and cartoon atoms to explain how the carbon cycle affects the climate, today and throughout Earth's history. The carbon atom is the most basic building block on Earth and its movement around the planet shapes the climate. While the carbon cycle is ...

Mathematics is everywhere you look and is used in everyday situations. From gaming an banking to life-saving medication and climate change predictions, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how maths can help you decide where to go on holiday, uncover the maths behind the fastest ve...

Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with this book. Explore this fascinating side of engineering, from the electrical inventions throughout our homes including washing machines and toothbrushes to the high-tech robotics and AI that are assisting humans in every corner of the world...

Light from our Sun and other sources is all around, bringing colour, heat and energy. Over time, humans have harnessed light to create fire, fluorescent light and even scientific equipment like lasers. But light and colour are tricky. Too much or too little light changes our body chemistry, when ...

The essential reference for budding geographers and curious minds. Each detailed map shows national borders, cities, towns, and major geographical features such as rivers, lakes, mountain rangers. Find more than 7,500 places on the maps with the comprehensive country guide. Colourful photographs ...